Scientist II, Microbiology (2 Years Fixed term Contract)
Role Overview
This is a hands-on, non-supervisory, fixed-term contract position in USP-India's microbiology laboratory.
The role conducts microbiology testing, method verification, development, validation, reference standard collaborative testing, rapid microbiology methods, and training activities.
The position requires independent execution of assigned project tasks while maintaining GLP and safety practices.
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Brief Job Overview
This is a hands-on, non-supervisory, fixed-term contract position in USP-India's microbiology laboratory.
The role conducts microbiology testing, method verification, development, validation, reference standard collaborative testing, rapid microbiology methods, and training activities.
The position requires independent execution of assigned project tasks while maintaining GLP and safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on microbiology bench work and record experimental data, results, and calculations accurately.
- Plan work, review documentation, calibrate equipment, and prepare media, buffers, and reagents.
- Conduct microbiology experiments and analysis under supervision and maintain laboratory notebooks.
- Follow quality, safety, ethics, and legal compliance requirements.
- Support laboratory equipment, inventory, cross-functional projects, reports, validations, and audits.
Candidate Requirements
- A master's degree, preferably in Microbiology or Life Sciences, with good academic records.
- 3 to 6 years of relevant industrial experience in microbiology quality control.
- Experience with pathogen testing, bioburden, microbial identifications, antibiotic potency assays, disinfectant validations, and environmental monitoring.
- Experience with ELISA, allergen, sterility, bacterial endotoxin, food, or water testing is an additional qualification.
- USP compendial microbiological procedures and cGLP experience are desired.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills are desired.
Supervisory Scope
- This is an individual contributor role with no supervisory responsibilities.
Contract Terms
- The position is a fixed-term contract lasting two years.
- The job type is full-time.
Organization Context
USP advances public health standards through scientific collaboration, research, and evidence-based quality practices.
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